If x and y are negative then which of the following statements is/are always true?
I. $x + y$ is positive
II. $x y$ is positive
III. $x - y$ is positive

I only

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II only

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III only

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I and III only

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Solution

The correct option is B II only
Product of two negative integers is always positive

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